With three rookies in the lineup and the organization pointing to the playoffs, the Winnipeg Jets began the 2015-16 NHL season with excitement in the air.
Personally, I was skeptical Nic Petan, Nikolaj Ehlers and Andrew Copp would be able to carry that load. That’s a lot of faith in untried labour.
The Jets had also lost notable veterans Michael Frolik, Lee Stempniak and Jiri Tlusty as unrestricted free agents in the summer, while only Alexander Burmistrov was added. That meant there was no room for the inevitable injuries, so I’m not surprised by their current record (24-26-3 prior to Thursday's game against the Boston Bruins).